--- title: "Trump says Iran deal not his goal as US weighs strikes" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-iran-deal-not-his-goal-as-us-weighs-strikes" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-says-iran-deal-not-his-goal-as-us-weighs-strikes" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-iran-deal-not-his-goal-as-us-weighs-strikes.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-says-iran-deal-not-his-goal-as-us-weighs-strikes" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-10-08T07:25:11.195Z" source_reported: "2026-10-08T06:09:25.000Z" updated: "2026-10-08T07:25:11.195Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 45 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-08T07:15:17.382507+00:00" --- # Trump says Iran deal not his goal as US weighs strikes *President states he does not 'really want' an agreement while reports suggest military action is being prepared.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Trump, but relies on anonymous sourcing for military action. - Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is largely based on digests, with limited original reporting and no right of reply. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines suggest imminent 'massive bombing' and 'renewed strikes' which are not fully detailed in the body. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Donald Trump stated he does not 'really want' a deal with Iran, suggesting the country is willing to offer concessions to stop the conflict. - US media reports indicate the Pentagon is preparing options for possible major attacks on Iran. - The US and Iran recently held indirect nuclear talks, with Washington seeking a broader agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme. - Trump's approval ratings have fallen amid concerns over high living costs. US President Donald Trump has said he does not 'really want' a deal with Iran, stating that the country is willing to offer concessions to halt the conflict. The US and Iran recently engaged in indirect nuclear talks, with Washington aiming for a comprehensive agreement on Tehran's nuclear activities. Reports from US media suggest the Pentagon is preparing options for potential new major attacks on Iran. Trump made these remarks at a rally in San Antonio, Texas. He described Iran as a 'failed nation' but praised his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, as a 'great negotiator' who was making progress. The president also noted that Iran was willing to offer 'anything to stop' the conflict. US media reports, citing officials, indicate that the president and his national security team have discussed resuming large-scale US military operations in the coming weeks. Some reports suggest potential strikes could target Iranian energy, infrastructure, and nuclear sites, possibly before the upcoming midterm elections. Separately, Trump's approval ratings have reportedly fallen to a record low, attributed to concerns over high living costs driven by soaring gasoline and diesel prices. Crude oil prices have remained elevated despite Middle East exports recovering to near pre-war levels. ## Disagreement on Iran's proposal The Independent reported that Washington rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief prior to nuclear talks. The Trump administration insists that resolving Iran's nuclear programme must be an integral part of any immediate agreement. Fakti.bg reported that Trump told Axios that Iran wants to make a deal, but not the kind of deal the US president would accept, calling Iran's latest offer to end the war insufficient. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports or digests mentioned the specific figure of $1.2bn in relation to any aspect of the story. No centre-rated outlet ran this story at all. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 83% (5) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 17% (1) 8 of 14 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-08T07:15:17.382507+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-08T07:30:22.419Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Four left-rated reports focused on Donald Trump's statement that he does not 'really want' a deal with Iran. These reports highlighted that Iran is willing to offer concessions to stop the conflict. They also mentioned that the US and Iran recently held indirect nuclear talks. Several of these reports noted that US media suggest the Pentagon is preparing options for possible new major attacks on Iran. The Independent and CNBC, which provided full reports, also included details about Trump's falling approval ratings amid concerns over high living costs. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - The single right-rated report led with Trump stating that a deal with Iran to resolve the conflict is not what he wants. It included his assertion that Iran is ready to offer anything to prevent the US from refusing the deal. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 1 - high: 3 - unknown: 8 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/bulletin/news/trump-us-iran-peace-deal-b3063214.html) — Trump admits he doesn’t ‘really want’ Iran peace deal - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/trump-us-iran-peace-deal-b3063214.html) — Trump admits he doesn’t ‘really want’ Iran peace deal - [Los Angeles Weekly Times](https://losangelesweeklytimes.com/trump-downplays-iran-deal-as-u-s-readies-renewed-strikes) — Trump downplays Iran deal as U.S. readies renewed strikes - [atvbl.rs](https://atvbl.rs/vijesti/svijet/tramp-sporazum-s-iranom-vise-nije-nesto-sto-zelim/2355494) — Trump: Iran Deal Is No Longer Something I Want - [The Objective | Periodismo ethos](https://theobjective.com/internacional/2026-10-08/trump-fin-guerra-iran) — Trump Claims He Doesn't Want an Agreement to End Iran's War - [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/trump-sporazum-s-iranom-vise-nije-nesto-sto-zelim/2843266.aspx) — Trump: Iran Deal Is No Longer Something I Want - [SpaceMoney](https://spacemoney.com.br/politica/trump-descarta-acordo-com-ira) — Trump Discards Deal with Iran, Says CNBC - [TokenPost](https://tokenpost.com/news/regulation/27724) — Trump Says Iran Deal Is No Longer His Goal as U.S. Weighs Strikes - [CNBC](https://cnbc.com/2026/10/08/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html) — Trump says he is not keen on a deal with Iran as U.S. reportedly prepares for 'massive bombing' - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/c9319ecde7133293) — Trump says he is not keen on a deal with Iran as U.S. reportedly prepares for 'massive bombing' - [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/10/08/trump-597) — The Iranians Are Prepared to Offer Anything to Stop the War. - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/tramp-sdelka-s-iranom-eto-ne-to-chego-ya-hochu) — Trump: The Deal with Iran Is Not What I Want. - [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1087557-tramp-sdelkata-s-iran-ne-e-tova-koeto-iskam) — Trump: Iran Deal Is Not What I Want - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/10/08/2648551.html) — Trump said that a deal with Iran to resolve the conflict is not what he wants.: ## Questions **What did Donald Trump say about a deal with Iran?** Donald Trump stated that he does not 'really want' a deal with Iran, suggesting that the country is willing to offer concessions to stop the conflict. He made these remarks at a rally in Texas. **Are there reports of potential US military action against Iran?** Yes, US media reports suggest the Pentagon is preparing options for possible new major attacks on Iran. These discussions involve the president and his national security team regarding resuming large-scale military operations. **Have the US and Iran held recent talks?** The US and Iran recently held indirect nuclear talks. Washington is seeking a broader agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme as part of these discussions. **How have Trump's approval ratings been affected?** Trump's approval ratings have reportedly fallen to a record low. This decline is linked to concerns over high living costs, particularly those driven by soaring gasoline and diesel prices. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-iran-deal-not-his-goal-as-us-weighs-strikes. 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